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m If you want to connect other equipment, such as a printer, to your
computer, see Chapter 3, “Expanding Your Computer and Using Special
Features.”
m If you want to install application software on your computer, see Chapter 4
of this book for information on setting up your programs and managing
memory. You’ll need this information to properly set up any software
programs specifically designed for computers with PowerPC
microprocessors.
Before you begin working with your computer, be sure to read the important
health and safety information in Appendix A.
IMPORTANT
If you need to turn off your computer at any point, please see
“Turning the Computer Off” later in this chapter. It is very important to use
the correct procedure for shutting down your Macintosh before turning it off.
Learning the basics
If you are new to the Macintosh, you should begin by looking at the easy-
to-use program called Performa Tutorial. The tutorial teaches you the basic
skills you’ll need to use your computer. To start the tutorial once you are past
the introductory screens, follow these steps:
1 Slide your mouse along your mouse pad or desk.
Hold the mouse as shown, with the cable pointing away from you. Don’t press
the mouse button (under your index finger). Notice that the arrow (8) on the
screen moves in the same direction that you move the mouse.
If the arrow doesn’t move, make sure that the cables connecting the mouse
and keyboard are secure and that your mouse is positioned as shown in the
illustration.
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Getting Started